- We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quantitative Analyst (Financial Engineer) to join our team in Bangalore, India
- Reporting to the Financial Engineering Manager, you will play a crucial role in modeling, creating, backtesting, and launching cutting-edge index strategies across various asset classes, including equities, futures, options, and multi-asset classes
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, model, and backtest new index strategies using Python, with a focus on financial data management.
- Collaborate with the Financial Engineering team to create MerQube branded financial engines and indexing strategies for major financial institutions.
- Interface directly with clients and the platform engineering team, automating processes for daily and historical calculations to construct powerful financial engines.
- Utilize advanced programming skills, especially in Python, to implement distributed systems and adhere to general software engineering principles.
- Work with financial data sets and applications such as FactSet, Reuters, Morningstar, Bloomberg, Axioma, and Barra.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Sciences or a quantitative field (Finance, Mathematics, Data Science, Economics, or Engineering) with equivalent work experience.
- Proficiency in Python programming, with a focus on financial data management.
- Strong interest in financial markets and the intersection of software and quantitative finance.
- Experience with financial data sets and applications (FactSet, Reuters, Morningstar, Bloomberg, Axioma, Barra).
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both clients and internal teams.
What We Offer:
- A stimulating and convivial work environment with ample opportunities for professional growth.
- The freedom to make a real impact in a company at the forefront of financial technology.
- Competitive compensation package with benefits.
